Champagne Ardenne Weather and Climate

The oceanic climate of ths region is mostly mild: 2°C in January, 18°C in July, with an annual average of about 10°C. It rains more often in Ardennes and Haute-Marne, and the climate there is more rigorous.

It rains more between November and March.

During the summertime there are many thunderstorms and winters are long and generally cold.

It snows for 20 to 30 days each year.

Roads are covered with ice for 70 to 80 days each year.

Winds are generally gentle except in winter.

Climate

Climate Type

Mild.

Average temperature

Summer: 18°c, Winter 2°c.

Average sunshine

1,500 hours per year.

Average rainfall

Between 550 and 700 mm per year. (Ardennes and Haute-Marne: between 1,000 to 1,200 mm per year)